Volunteer Connection
SOWN offers volunteers a variety of opportunities, including telephone reassurance, group facilitation, and organizational support.
Individual Counseling
SOWN also provides individual counseling to older women and their families who can benefit from additional support, referrals, and information.
Training for Professionals
As a leading provider of support group services for older women, SOWN staff have particular expertise in the areas of aging, group processes, and women’s issues. They lead training programs and address gerontology and other professional conferences.
Advocacy for Older Women
SOWN plays a significant role in advocating for issues of concern to older women, including healthcare, economic hardship, access to services, and quality of life.
Sponsored Research
Researchers have found that the more isolated women become as they age, the more vulnerable they become to depression, illness, and early hospitalization. SOWN conducts extensive cutting-edge research with leading universities regarding the psychological, emotional, and health benefits of participation in support groups.
